Celestica (TSX:CLS) Total Operating Expense: C$622 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


TSX:CLS Celestica Inc TSX:CLS
84 GF Score
Price C$484.49
GF Value C$185.20
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Celestica Total Operating Expense?

Celestica TSX:CLS +1.50% 84 Total Operating Expense is C$622 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSX:CLS with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of C$185.20 (Significantly Overvalued).

Celestica's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$233 Mil. Celestica's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was C$622 Mil.

Celestica Total Operating Expense Related Terms

Celestica Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Celestica Total Operating Expense Chart

Celestica Annual Data
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Celestica Quarterly Data
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Celestica Total Operating Expense Calculation

Total Operating Expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations that are incurred in order to generate sales.


Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was C$622 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

What does a Total Operating Expense of C$622 Mil mean?
Celestica (TSX:CLS) has a Total Operating Expense of C$622 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Celestica and its competitors.
Is Celestica's Total Operating Expense too high?
Celestica's current Total Operating Expense is C$622 Mil. Overall, Celestica has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Celestica's Total Operating Expense compare to APH and GLW?
Celestica's Total Operating Expense of C$622 Mil can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Total Operating Expense for a Hardware company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Total Operating Expense should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Total Operating Expense mean?
A high Total Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Celestica and its competitors. Celestica's current Total Operating Expense is C$622 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Celestica stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Celestica (TSX:CLS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$185.20, compared to a current price of C$484.49 — trading 161.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is C$622 Mil. Celestica's overall GF Score™ is 84/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Total Operating Expense calculated?
Total Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Celestica (TSX:CLS), the current Total Operating Expense is C$622 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Celestica (TSX:CLS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Celestica stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$484.49 is trading 161.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$185.20. GuruFocus considers Celestica to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:CLS:

  • Total Operating Expense: C$622 Mil
  • GF Value™: C$185.20 vs. price of C$484.49 (161.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:CLS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Celestica Business Description

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Address 5140 Yonge Street, Suite 1900, Toronto, ON, CAN, M2N 6L7
Celestica Inc offers supply chain solutions. The company has two operating and reportable segments: Advanced Technology Solutions (ATS) and Connectivity & Cloud Solutions (CCS). The ATS segment consists of the ATS end market and is comprised of the Aerospace and Defense, Industrial, health tech, and Capital Equipment businesses. Its Capital Equipment business is comprised of the semiconductor, display, and robotics equipment businesses, and the CCS segment consists of Communications and Enterprise end markets, The Enterprise end market is comprised of its servers and storage businesses. The company generates a majority of its revenue from the Connectivity & Cloud Solutions segment.
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